Panini’s Bar and Grill

My husband and I have visited other locations previously, including downtown, Euclid and Cleveland Heights. I think the Willoughby location is now my favorite, huge space, good menu options. We stopped on a Sunday afternoon, while out running errands. The restaurant had a decent crowd, but loads of space, inside and out, we opted to eat inside. We both ordered the Chicken Caesar Wrap, I had the panini chips, my husband had fries. The entrees arrived a short time later. I expected grilled chicken, but the wrap contained fried chicken tenders, which were still pretty tasty, warm and added a crunchy dimension to the sandwich. The contents were lightly tossed in a tasty caesar dressing, which was so delicious, that I requested a side, as did hubby. My chips were good! slightly thicker than traditional chips and seasoned nicely. Our final bill was less than $ 20…yes! We will make a point to frequent this location more often.

The Paninis family of servers and staff are always pleasant and will go out of their way to accommodate the guests! The food is also outstanding! Would recommend it as a fantastic dining experience!!!

Absolutely the Best Place Ever! I’ve been going here for 5 yrs now, and not once have I had a problem… with Anything!!! The food is Amazing and consistent with presentation. The beverage variety at the bar is phenomenal! They ALWAYS have had every beer, liquor, choice available… meaning if it was popular 2 yrs ago… you can still grab it here! I love that! Where else can you go and still find grape vodka and SF Redbull? They always have just about everything you could ask for, and then some. I would also like to thank The staff for always being pleasant, no attitudes, personalities to die for, and just great dispositionsAndy the mgr, the Best!!! He really genuinely cares about your experience. You can always find him walking around to ensure that your time here is an enjoyable one, and if not-​what can he do to make it better?!! Love that! Andy gets an A++++++++You Rock! Keep doing what you’re doing, and don’t ever change! Keep up the Fantastic work! I’ll be looking for you in the Southand once again… THANK YOU!!! I will miss coming there, but have the Best Memories to take with me! Xo

The food is what you’d expect from a Panini’s, it’s straightforward and consistent. The one in Concord has a better patio, but the nice thing about this location is it is not near a golf course. And if downtown Willoughby gets overrun with 21 year olds, this is a good escape. Good place to watch sports and eat a sandwich.

Been there serval times and was happy with the food not the service at all. Euclid has better service just saying!!!

Whether you are eating in or taking out, Panini’s is the go to good food. The overstuffed sandwiches are fit for a king, but lately it seems like you are forced to order double meat for the extra money. I don’t want to request, can you put about 9 less fries between the bread and two more slices of meat, but I just might have to. I can’t wait for the warmer months to go and sit outside and enjoy a good cold drink.
Next time I am going to throw it out there and see what it takes to just cover my table in the pub chips. These are probably my favorite thing on the menu. Yes, I order a side of chips with a side of chips. Don’t forget the side of ranch to either dump or dip. I am a dipper. Does that make you a dumper? Either way it works and it’s tasteful.
The only reason I can’t give 5 stars is because of the service sometimes isn’t up to par. Sometimes you get a great server or one that gets you drinks and you don’t see her back until you have to BEG for the bill.

Sat down very quick. Not crowded. Drinks and food came fast. I did not like how my lemonade was powder and tasted too watery.

The service is great, so I have no problems there. Always super friendly, and helpful, and usually pretty fast as well. What doesn’t make any sense is how boring the menu is. Besides the actual panini sandwiches, there really is nothing special at all. Mediocre bar food with a sub par menu. The actual building is great, and there is an awesome deck to hang out on during warm months to enjoy a drink with friends, but if you are expecting a high end meal, I would go somewhere else.

This place reminds me of my favorite place at home — so it’s probably a bias review. This location is the nicest one I’ve been to — although Twinsburg was good also. Great outside seating for the summer time. Reasonable prices, decent menu. It’s always been clean at this restaurant.

Awesome sandwiches and wraps! Great beer selection with good game time specials (Cavs/​Indians/​Browns). Highly recommend.

First time visitors have to try one of there famous panini sandwiches. I recomend either the corned beef or the capicola. They have nice happy hour and game specials, as well as a nice selection of late night items. They also have a great patio bar with a giant movie screan for the tribe games. The pato bar has an removable enclosure for the winter time. Also they have 3 different bars and plenty of seating. The menu has a good selection for everyone as well as kids. plus they always have daily specials during the week. I’ve never had a bad meal or a bad experience there.

The Willoughby Panini’s is probably my favorite location. Always very clean and inviting. Servers are all great. I’d definitely recommend the Italian wrap with pub chips, but the entire menu has great options.

Food was good, service could of been better. We were there for a good amount of time as this was our dinner after the movie on a Tuesday night. Waitress came up and took our order, she never introduced herself and only the way I know her name is off the bill, which in turn stated our server was Tintor. Not sure if that was her name or a nickname, like I said, she never introduced herself. Took a good amount of time to get drinks and then same amount of time for her to come back to get our next drink order. I am a big craft beer guy so I like to try beers I have not had before. With the time we were there I only got three beers due to the fact it took so long for her to get back to us. I ordered a sandwich and my buddy got the ribs for the main meal. My buddy order a slice of cake and then asked if he could get a scoop of Ice Cream on the side, she stated that they don’t do that but can give him a discounted price on the Ice Cream dessert… which in the end was not discounted and charged full price for the one scoop of ice cream, which if that was the case, should of just gave the table the whole second dessert. Then I asked for a carrier for the three beer items I order, as I collect beer bottles and cans. She stated she could not do that because it was illegal. Hate to say it, every bar and restaurant I go to I do that. Flying Saucer in Cordova, TN takes my empty bottles, cleans then and then places them in a carrier. Winking Lizard in Mentor, Ohio, same thing. I can go on and name multiple places that allow me to take home the empty bottles/​cans that I bought. Here has to say it is illegal for me to take something I bought, so in turn I still took my items without a carrier. So as an out-​of-​towner having his first experience in this place I have it two-​stars because the food was okay and there were some craft beers I never had before. The service… it could use some of work.

Wow, this place is awesome. The atmosphere and patio are awesome. Doris the server is the sweetest and cutest one in Willoughby. The food is delicious, prices affordable, and its clean too!

With all my time spent out here (living from 99 to 2006), I had never been in here. Been to every dtw bar, every Euclid ave food joint, but never here. Finally stopped in to get carry out for my in laws on Fathers Day. Got a double cheeseburger and eggplant parm for the wife. Pounded a 24 oz Thirsty Dog while waiting. Typical sports décor, awesome outdoor area and nice staff. Ended up not eating food till 8 hours later after getting wasted with pa in law. It was still pretty good. Most of the time I get Panini’s (even at Kamms Koroners), it’s to have food ready when I’m fucked up and can’t responsibly work a stove. Thanks for that Panini’s! You have prevented several housefires and visits from those 19 News shitheads to my crib.

So we were sitting at the bar and watching the kitchen. I will never ever ever eat here again. The cook never changed his gloves. He touched raw beef then straight to lettuce. Then proceeded to cut chicken on the same cutting board. A ticket fell on the floor and once again he picked it up and proceeded to plate a To go order. He also touched tortilla chips and wiped his nose all with the same gloves. I’ve been a chef for over 20 years and I would have never hired this kid or I would fire him on the spot… If you want to wear a diaper then eat here. I sure wont…

My friends and I frequent the Willoughby Panini’s at least 3x a month. Nothing but great service and even better food. In the summer, nothing beats a bucket of beers on their tiki inspired patio after a day of boating.
Their chips should be sold in stores.
You can’t go wrong with an Overstuffed Sandwich.
The Buffalo Crunch Wrap is the bomb diggity.
Wing sauce of choice: ‘Brickhouse’.

Great service… kids inhaled the grilled cheese. My bun on my grilled buffalo chicken sandwich was… sticky???weird. And the server was a little busy. Other than that still a great place to go for dinner.

Real cool place; I never drive to that area so didn’t even know it existed until today.
We had a private event and they served some of the appetizers on the menu, and everything tasted great. The bartender was very attentive and came to the tables to refill drinks and clear the empty plates.
The general bar area was very lively and surrounded by TV screens. Looks like a real nice place to hang out at with friends, at any time of the day.

Date night!
Ordered the Spinach Artichoke dip and sampler platter with a couple Summer Shandys…
YUM!!!
I’m so freaken’ easy when simple is done right…